The best part of the job.

It makes me so happy to receive a little note of thanks like the one below!

It is absolutely the best part of my job to know that something I have created can make someone happy.. big smiles all round!

I especially love creating a surprise commission for a loved one..

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Well, this is the lady herself.. Hannah the Jack Russell Terrier !

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I loved creating this pet portrait commission for Lizzie and Gordon showing her happily laid down and in her ‘meerkat pose’ (even more adorable in person, I can assure you!)

I am taking bookings now for pet portraits so please email me at hello@katyrosedesign.co.uk for more details .

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Wall of Fame!

I love to see my illustrations in their new home! 🏠

Do you have one of my originals , prints or designs ?
Please tag me in your photos @katyrosedesign and I will add you to my ‘Wall of Fame’ on my Facebook page!

My featured Mr Fox print as seen here, framed by the lovely @heathermaymarsh is available from my Etsy Shop via my website ..

Commissions are also available please email hello@katyrosedesign.co.uk for more details!


Website Wednesday

Today has been website wednesday !

I have been busy updating my portfolio with my branding , creative production , wedding stationery , publication and private commissions from over the past year. 

As we have started a new year, I have promised myself that I will post to my website and give it the love it deserves! So watch this space…  

Tying the knot?

I’ve been working on some Wedding Invitation Designs for some very special people! My designs are hand drawn, bespoke and completely tailored to the couple in mind.

I’m taking commissions now – email me katy-thorogood@hotmail.com for details!

Hand drawn, illustrated RSVP postcard Hand drawn, illustrated Save the Date design Hand drawn illustrated Wedding Invitation Design

Cabaret Noir

I am incredibly proud to show the photos of my most recent commission for Green Eye Productions to produce the branding and hand painted interior and exterior artwork for the fabulous Cabaret Noir at this years Isle of Wight Festival! Here are the original illustrations and creative production photos that show how Cabaret Noir went from concept to reality!

The Octopus Bar

In August I had the pleasure of creating a bespoke venue design for the fabulous Ventnor Fringe Festival

Originally created by a team of local students in 2010 the festival follows the core principles of the famous Edinburgh Fringe that inspired it, in which any artist can take part. Since then, the Ventnor Fringe has gradually grown into one of the Island’s most exciting new festivals, attracting more than 300 performers in 2014 from all over the world

I was commissioned to hand paint a giant octopus onto their ‘Observatory Bar’ which sits above the seafront overlooking Ventnor Beach..

Isle of Arts.

I’ve had the pleasure of being involved in the Arts Trail for the fabulous Isle of Arts , coming to our very own Ventnor this weekend!

The Arts Trail provides festival goers with the opportunity to discover a spectacular collection of paintings, sculptures and other Art installations. Mostly created by Island artists, they are displayed in a number of venues around the town and seafront and well worth a stroll through the town during your visit to the festival! Many are for sale, and some of the artists are happy to take commissions too!

Here’s the my hand-drawn map created to guide you through the town to each venue!

Hand-drawn map designed for Isle of Arts Festival to guide the observer to each venue on the Arts Trail.
Hand-drawn map designed for Isle of Arts Festival.

Bouncing Baby Boy!

After ‘Wedstival’ was sent to print, I then began working on a hand-drawn baby postcard to be sent by the proud parents on the arrival of little Kees! I was asked to incorporate elements of Holland and Bristol to create a keepsake and a more traditional way of introducing him to the family.. a wonderful commission to be part of!

Hand drawn bespoke postcard. Designed as keepsake and a more traditional way of introducing him to the family.
Hand drawn bespoke postcard.
Hand drawn bespoke postcard. Designed as keepsake and a more traditional way of introducing him to the family.
Hand drawn bespoke postcard.

Epic Quail!

Introducing my next entry for Ohh Deer’s Pillowfight competition.. Epic Quail !

He is available to buy for a limited time only, so please head on over to Ohh Deer for a butchers and spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Smoke Signal, Carrier Pigeon etc.. Cheers!


Epic Quail